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| Lazing blissfully in the Indian Ocean, The Maldives are a beautiful collection of 1,190 coral islands, fringed with white sand beach and warm turquoise waters. The scenery here is pure paradise with swaying palm trees, colourful coral reef and the softest of strands. The climate is blissful with year round sunshine and average temperatures around 29 – 32 degreesº. |
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Only 202 of The Maldives Islands are inhabited, with 87 of these being exclusive resorts offering top-of-the-range luxury accommodation, cuisine and activities. The choice of resorts varies from pure luxury to out-and-out indulgence, making it the ideal choice for a deluxe honeymoon or holiday of a lifetime.
Choose from a wide variety of properties offering a range of room types - from over water villas and suites to beach bungalows. There is also a choice of meal options with the All-Inclusive options representing a good buy as prices can be high due to the expense of importing supplies.
 The Maldives is a melting pot of different cultures with settlers from Asia, Africa and Europe influencing the local music and dance, cuisine and customs.
Shopping is a relaxed and pleasurable activity in the Maldives with a colourful array of boutiques, markets, stalls and bazaars offering all kinds of souvenirs, gifts and local crafts. Shops are open until 11pm so rather than waste a minute of beach time you can shop till you drop in the evening!
If you tire of lazing on the beach soaking up the sun and indulging in the delicious delicacies, there are a few spectacular sights providing great photo opportunities.
The golden dome of The Islamic Centre majestically dominates Malé’s skyline and is perhaps its most vivid architectural landmark of Malé. In addition those interested in local culture will adore The National Museum, an Edwardian colonial-style building housed in the only remaining building of the former Sultan’s Palace, and containing an amazing collection of former Sultan’s thrones, artillery, ceremonial robes, headgear and other artefacts giving an idea of the unique and rich culture and history of this island nation.
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Local information:
Currency: Maldives Rufiyaa (MVR)
Glass of Coca Cola:
€ 2 - € 3,50
Bottle of Beer: € 3.50 - € 5
Bottle of Wine: € 25 - € 40
3 Course meal:
€ 45- € 65 per person
Time Difference is GMT:
+ 4 hours
Visa (Irish citizen): No
Vaccinations:
Hepatitis, Tetanus, Typhoid & Polio are recommended - please consult your GP.
These prices are given as a guide only. |
Top tips/recommended tours
Diving in The Maldives: The Maldives is famous for the quality of its dive sites and every resort in the Maldives caters for cubadivers. International certificates of all types are accepted, with options to complete more advanced courses and gain new qualifications such as night diving, rescue diving and underwater photography. In addition, there are well-equipped dive schools in every resort for those wishing to learn to dive. |
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